Multiaxis machining can dramatically increase a shop’s competitiveness, and Mastercam’s multiaxis machining offers a wide range of multiaxis machining strategies – both basic and advanced. Some enhancements to Mastercam’s multiaxis machining include features in the Port5ax and Flow5ax toolpaths, TrueSolids 5-axis verify improvements, and much more.

Port5ax and Flow5ax Toolpaths – These toolpaths now include a new feature that allows an overlap or blend to be added at the beginning and end of a toolpath. This feature is very useful in creating better finishes where toolpaths may need to meet from opposite directions. Several options are available for controlling the start and end of a port or flowline multiaxis toolpath, including skipping the first pass, last pass, or both, and blending the entry, exit, or both.

TrueSolid 5-axis Verify – TrueSolids 5-axis Verify is now included in Mastercam’s multiaxis machining. TrueSolid 5-axis Verify uses solid modeling technology for toolpath simulation. After verifying a part in TrueSolid mode, you can rotate and magnify the part to more closely check features, surface finish, or scallops.

Smart Interface – Mastercam’s advanced multiaxis machining lets you choose what type of project you are doing, and adjusts the interface to show exactly what you need to complete your job.

Other multiaxis features include:

• General speed improvements
• Advanced gouge checking and 5-axis safe zone around parts help ensure safe cuts in even the most complex operations
• Special options for machining cylinder heads and converting probe data to machinable geometries
• Much more.

Mastercam System Requirements

• Processor: 1.5 GHz (minimum) 32-bit Intel-compatible processor; 64-bit Intel-compatible processors are supported.
• Operating System: Windows® XP, Windows Vista® (Business or Ultimate), or Windows® 7 (Professional or Ultimate) including the latest service packs and recommended updates; Microsoft .NET 3.5 Framework (installed with Mastercam).
• Memory: 1 GB (minimum), 1.7 GB available hard disk space.
• Graphics: 128 MB OpenGL-compatible graphics card (minimum).
• Monitor: 1024 x 768 at 96 DPI (minimum).
• Mouse: Windows-compatible 2-button or 3-button mouse (or with middle mouse wheel).

As an independent software vendor partner with Dell, Mastercam receives and tests their latest hardware offerings to make sure that they are compatible with Mastercam. Once a system is received, Mastercam is installed and we run tests to insure the hardware platform and its individual components work without error. By eliminating the issue of incompatibility, both software and hardware vendors help reduce troubleshooting and resolution. If the system meets our approval, it is deemed “certified” and then listed on Dell's web page as a supported and recommended system from running Mastercam.

Clicking here will direct you to Dell’s Workstation Advisor page.  Please follow their wizard to find the Dell Precision Workstations that are recommended for use with Mastercam.

SolidBox is a turnkey hardware integrator for Mastercam end users. SolidBox sells servers, desktops, and laptops that are configured specifically for Mastercam. Systems arrive with Mastercam software pre-installed. Your requested version of Mastercam is installed and configured with the most compatible system drivers available. This allows you to open the box, plug in your HASP, turn on the computer, and start working! SolidBox does not sell Mastercam software, rather they work with your Mastercam Value Added Reseller (VAR) to make sure your license of Mastercam is properly installed and ready to work for you.

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